LATEST Updates
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March 21, 2023
Launch of 'Androth', Second Ship of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project on March 21, 2023 at M/s GRSE, Kolkata'Androth', the second of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project, being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on March 21, 2023 at M/s GRSE, Kolkata.
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March 20, 2023
Keel Laying of two Multi Purpose Vessel Project on March 20, 2023 at M/s L&T Shipyard, KattupalliKeel laying ceremony of the two ships of Multi Purpose Vessel (MPV) Project (Yard 18001 – Samarthak & Yard 18002 – Utkarsh) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on March 20, 2023.
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March 16, 2023
Visit of Algerian Navy Ship El Moutassadi to MumbaiAlgerian Navy Patrol Ship El Moutassadi visited Mumbai from March 13-16, 2023. The ship is under the command of Commandant Takia Fouad and Colonel Arabi Belhamed, Commander of the Anti-Submarine Division of the Algerian Navy and Senior Officer present onboard.
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March 16, 2023
Exercise La Perouse – 2023Indian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri and fleet tanker, INS Jyoti participated in the third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse conducted from March 13-14, 2023.
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March 16, 2023
Exercise Sea Dragon 23A P8 aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA on March 14, 2023 to participate in 'Exercise Sea Dragon 23', the third edition of the coordinated multi-lateral ASW exercise for Long Range MR ASW aircraft, conducted by the US Navy.
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March 15, 2023
Commemoration of Birth Anniversary: General Bipin RawatOn the occasion of his 65th birth anniversary on March 16, 2023, the Indian Navy fondly remembers Late General Bipin Rawat, the first Chief of Defence Staff of Indian Armed Forces. General Rawat, a visionary leader, a scholar soldier and a military reformer, was known for his professionalism, principles, conviction and decisiveness.
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March 15, 2023
Indian Coast Guard Region (North East) organises 4th Table top exercise in Kolkata under Colombo Security Conclave to discuss maritime challenges in Indian Ocean RegionIndian Coast Guard Region (North East) is conducting the fourth edition of Table top exercise under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave in Kolkata from March 14 to 16, 2023.
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March 15, 2023
Northrop Grumman Offers Battle Management, Command and Control Expertise for US Navy's E-XX TACAMO ProgramNorthrop Grumman Corporation is leveraging its weapons system integration and battle management leadership to compete for the U.S. Navy's E-XX TACAMO fleet of aircraft systems.
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March 14, 2023
Award of President's Colour to INS DronacharyaINS Dronacharya, the Gunnery School of the Indian Navy, is being awarded the prestigious President's Colour on March 16, 2023 by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
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March 14, 2023
Israel Aerospace Industries and Daronmont Technologies have signed an MOUIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an MOU with defence leader Daronmont Technologies, to deliver advanced air and missile defence capabilities within the framework of Australian MOD Tender (AIR-6502) for the purchase of defence systems and other ADF programs.
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March 13, 2023
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) With Japanese Maritime Self Defence ForceContinuing with the conduct of Maritime Partnership Exercises (MPX) with Friendly Foreign Countries, INS Sahyadri exercised with Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ship JS Suzutsuki, an Akizuki Class Destroyer in the Arabian Sea on March 11, 2023.
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March 13, 2023
Exercise La Perouse – 2023The third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse is scheduled to be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region from March 13-14, 2023.
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March 13, 2023
Satellite 2023: Orbit to introduce the OceanTRx4 MIL and launch its Orbit Switching Matrix (OSM) for managing multiple antennas on maritime vesselsBy switching between antennas to support a stable satellite link, the OSM enables smart handling of blockage zones.
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March 12, 2023
Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French NavyIndian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy (FN) ships FS Dixmude, a Mistral Class Amphibious Assault Ship and FS La Fayette, a La Fayette Class Frigate, in the Arabian Sea on March 10-11, 2023.
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March 12, 2023
Institution of Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla, MVC Memorial Trophy at Navy Children School DelhiAmeeta Mulla Wattal and Anjali Kaul, daughters of Late Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla, MVC instituted a trophy at Navy Children School (NCS) Delhi on March 11, 2023 in honour of their father.
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March 10, 2023
Australian Prime Minister Visits INS VikrantThe Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visited INS Vikrant in Mumbai on March 9, 2023 as part of his visit to India from March 8 to 11, 2023. This is his first bilateral visit to India after he assumed charge in May 2022.
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March 10, 2023
VAdm Mark Hammond, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy Visit to IndiaVAdm Mark Hammond, Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy (CN) is on a three-day official visit to India from March 9-11, 2023. During the visit, VAdm Mark Hammond interacted with Adm R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, at New Delhi on March 10, 2023.
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March 10, 2023
Participation of INS Trikand in International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 23 (IMX/CE-23)INS Trikand participated in Sea Phase-I of the International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) held in the Gulf from March 5-9, 2023.
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March 9, 2023
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-23) Indian Navy's Largest War GameIndian Navy's major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, conducted across the expanse of IOR over a duration of four months from November 2022 - March 2023, culminated this week in the Arabian Sea.
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March 8, 2023
IAI's Annual Financial Statements 2022 - the Best Year Since the Company's Inception44% growth in net income to approx. USD 213 million - highest since inception. Positive cash flows from operating activities of approx. USD 797 million - 445% higher than last year. Dramatic leap in order backlog to approx. USD 15.6 billion.
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March 7, 2023
Defence Minister Meets American Jewish Committee delegationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met an American Jewish Committee (AJC) Delegation led by Ted Deutch in New Delhi today. The meeting was warm and cordial.
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March 7, 2023
Visit of French Navy Ships to KochiFrench Navy Ships FS Dixmude, an amphibious helicopter carrier and La Fayette, frigate are on a visit to Kochi from March 6-10, 2023 as part of circumnavigation mission, Jeanne d'Arc.
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March 7, 2023
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Contracts for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL & three Cadet Training Ships from L&T signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New DelhiMinistry of Defence, on March 7, 2023, signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40...
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March 6, 2023
Defence Minister reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders' Conference aboard INS VikrantDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders' Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 6, 2023.
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March 5, 2023
Curtain Raiser - Naval Commanders' Conference 23/1The first edition of the Naval Commanders' Conference of 2023 is scheduled to commence on March 6, 2023. The conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important security issues at the military-strategic level as well as interact with Senior Government functionaries through an institutionalised forum.
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March 5, 2023
INS Trikand Participates in International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 23 (IMX/ CE-23)INS Trikand is participating in the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) being held in the Gulf region from 26 February to 16 March 2023.
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March 3, 2023
Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy visit to IndiaSir Ben Key First Sea First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy is visiting India on a two-day official visit from March 2-3, 2023 to participate in Raisina Dialogue at Delhi.
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March 3, 2023
First Ever Privately Manufactured Indigenised Fuze of ASW Rocket Handed Over to Indian NavyIndian Navy today received a fully indigenised fuze YDB-60 for underwater Rocket RGB 60 manufactured for the first time by a private Indian industry.
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March 3, 2023
Keel Laying of Third 25T BP Tug, Yard 337 (Ashva) at M/s Titagarh Wagons Pvt Ltd, KolkataKeel for third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Yard 337 (Ashva) was laid by Capt V.S. Bawa, WPS (Kol) on March 3, 2023 at M/s Titagarh Wagons Pvt Ltd, Kolkata.
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March 2, 2023
IAI Releases Software Defined Radio System with Innovative Network Centric Operations CapabilityIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), through its defense electronics subsidiary, ELTA Systems, has announced the release of itsnew multi-mission ARC 840 Software Defined Radio – Network Centric Operations (SDR-NCO) system.
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March 1, 2023
Indian Navy Participation Women20@G20 at AurangabadWomen Officers of the Indian Navy and a spouse of a senior serving Naval Officer shared their experiences and association with the Indian Navy at the Women 20 inception meet under the aegis of G20 at Aurangabad on February 28, 2023.
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February 28, 2023
Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi takes over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval CommandVice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, took over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command (WNC) from Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh at an impressive Ceremonial Parade held at INS Shikra on February 28, 2023.
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February 27, 2023
GA-ASI Selected for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MALE RPAS ProjectGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), is pleased to be selected to support the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance (MALE) RPAS Trial Operation Project.
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February 25, 2023
National War Memorial observes its 4th anniversary; CISC & other senior Service officers lay wreath & pay homage to the fallen heroesThe National War Memorial (NWM) is observing its fourth anniversary on February 25, 2023.
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February 25, 2023
Indian Navy's All-Women Car Rally Flagged-in by CNSThe All-Women Car Rally, comprising women officers of the Indian Navy and members of the Navy Wellness and Welfare Association (NWWA), was Flagged-in today, February 25, 2023 by Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) and Kala Hari Kumar, President NWWA.
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February 25, 2023
Annual Refit Conference 23 (ARC-23) and Annual Infrastructure & Indigenisation Conference 23 (AIIC-23)Indian Navy's Annual Refit Conference 23 (ARC-23) and Annual Infrastructure & Indigenisation Conference 23 (AIIC-23) conducted on 23 and 24 February 2023 at Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam.
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February 24, 2023
Launch of First MCA Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) at M/s SECON, VisakhapatnamMissile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) was launched by RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A on February 24, 2023 at Guttenedevi, launch site of M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam.
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February 23, 2023
Defence Secretary & his Sri Lankan counterpart review bilateral ties during 7th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi; Agree to increase the complexity of bilateral exercises7th Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi on February 23, 2023.
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February 23, 2023
Boeing Sets F/A-18 Production Completion Date as Defense Business Pivots to Future WorkBoeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final US Navy fighters.
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February 22, 2023
Maritime Security: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) and Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC)In order to further the existing cooperation in the realm of maritime safety and security, IFC-IOR signed an MoU on February 21, 2023 with Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC), Seychelles.
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February 21, 2023
Keel Laying of Second Ship (BY 524, Malwan) and Third Ship (BY 525, Mangrol), at M/s CSL, Kochi, on February 21, 2023Keel laying of Second ship (BY 524, Malwan) and third ship (BY 525, Mangrol) of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) (CSL) project was presided by R Adm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A and R Adm I.B. Uthaiah, DG WDB, respectively on February 21, 2023
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February 20, 2023
INS Sumedha visits Abu Dhabi to participate in IDEX and NAVDEX 23Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Abu Dhabi, UAE on February 20, 2023 to participate in NAVDEX 23 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 23 (International Defence Exhibition), scheduled from February 20-24, 2023.
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February 17, 2023
Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.1 Billion Initial Contract to Provide Nation's First Sea-Based Hypersonic Strike CapabilityLockheed Martin is partnering with the US Navy to integrate hypersonic strike capability onto surface ships.
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February 16, 2023
Visit of Japanese Naval Ships to KochiJapan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Uraga and Awaji made port call at Kochi from February 14-16, 2023. Capt Nakai Eichi, Commander, Minesweeper Division One along with Commanding Officers of JS Uraga and JS Awaji called on...
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February 14, 2023
Third Asian Games Trials and YAI Sailing Championship 2023 Concludes at MumbaiYachting Association of India (YAI) Sailing Championship 2023 was hosted by Army Yachting Node, Mumbai at Girgaum Chowpatty from February 7-13, 2023.
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February 14, 2023
IDEX 2023: Steadicopter and BIRD Aerosystems to reveal new capability for the Black Eagle 50H - a Micro Maritime Patrol Radar (µMPR) for maritime missions at long rangesThe highly-reliable unmanned hybrid helicopter provides an accurate intelligence picture of marine environments, up to a radius of 200 km.
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February 13, 2023
Sikorsky Delivers Two More CH-53K® Helicopters to US Marine CorpsSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered two CH-53K helicopters to the US Marine Corps in the final quarter of 2022. These CH-53K heavy lift helicopters join the seven already in operation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
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February 13, 2023
Northrop Grumman Connects Distributed Platforms Across DomainsMulti-platform demonstration showcased interoperability among F-35, MQ-4C Triton, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and naval ships
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February 10, 2023
Launch of First ACTCM Barge, Yard 125 (LSAM 15) at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, ThaneAmmunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, Yard 125 (LSAM 15) was launched by Capt Prashant Saxena, AWPS (Mbi) on February 10, 2023 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane.
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February 10, 2023
Schiebel and Thales Awarded Royal Navy Contract by UK Ministry of DefenceSchiebel and Thales have been awarded the Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) contract “Peregrine” by the UK Ministry of Defence.
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February 7, 2023
US Embassy in India Visits Indian Navy Station Operating Leased MQ-9The Indian Navy has been operating General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) manufactured MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under lease for over two years.
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February 6, 2023
Prime Minister Hails HAL's Tumakuru Factory, Unveils Light Utility HelicopterThe Prime Minister, Narendra Modi dedicated HAL's New Helicopter Factory to the nation at a function at Gubbi (Tumakuru) today.
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February 6, 2023
Maiden landing of LCA Navy and MiG-29K fighter aircraft onboard INS VikrantINS Vikrant is the first indigenous Aircraft Carrier and the most complex warship ever built by our country.
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February 2, 2023
Assumption of Additional Charge of Chairman & Managing Director, MDLSanjeev Singhal, with effect from February 1, 2023 has been entrusted with additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a premier Shipbuilding Yard of India.
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February 1, 2023
Rear Admiral IB Uthaiah takes over as Director General, Warship Design BureauRear Admiral IB Uthaiah, took over as the Director General, Warship Design Bureau, New Delhi, from Rear Admiral Bimal Kumar on February 1, 2023.
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February 1, 2023
GA-ASI Selected by DARPA to Support Liberty Lifter ProgramGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) was awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the development of an aircraft capable of sustained seaborne strategic and tactical lift.
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January 28, 2023
Startup20 Inception Meet – NIIO ShowcaseThe Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) showcased medical innovations undertaken by Indian Naval officers during the inception meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group under India's G20 presidency.
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January 25, 2023
Distinguished Service and Gallantry Awards to Indian Navy Personnel on Republic Day - 2023The President has approved awards to Indian Naval personnel on the eve of Republic day celebrations with distinguished service and gallantry awards on the occasion January 26, 2023.
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January 24, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Aero India 2023 preparations during apex committee meeting in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi on January 24, 2023.
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January 24, 2023
Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-23) Indian Navy's Largest War GameThe 2023 edition of Indian Navy's major maritime exercise TROPEX, is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region.
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January 24, 2023
Orbit Communications Systems and a leading integrator in South East Asia have been awarded a multi-million contract to supply OceanTRx 7MIL satellite communication systems to a navy in the regionPrior to the signing of the contract, the two companies entered into a teaming agreement
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January 23, 2023
DRDO's Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion system to soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari, significantly enhancing its submerged enduranceDRDO & Naval Group France sign agreement to safely integrate the indigenous system in Kalvari-class submarines.
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January 23, 2023
Tri-services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 ConcludesThe biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was conducted at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from January 17-22, 2023. AMPHEX is aimed at joint training of elements of all three services in various facets of amphibious operations to enhance interoperability and synergy.
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January 23, 2023
Commissioning of INS Vagir, the fifth Kalvari-class submarine entirely made in India based on Scorpene® designOn 23 January 2023, INS Vagir, the fifth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, was commissioned within the Indian Navy in presence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar and several other senior dignitaries.
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January 21, 2023
Indian Coast Guard conducts one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre operations and Search & Rescue course in Mumbai for officers & sailors of six friendly countriesIndian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) operations & Search and Rescue (SAR) course in Mumbai between January 16-21, 2023.
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January 19, 2023
DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contractDE&S has awarded a £1.6 billion contract to Team Resolute to manufacture the vessels providing munitions, stores and provisions to the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates.
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January 19, 2023
GRSE goes Green - Lays keel for first ever zero-emission Ferry to ply on the HooghlyThe keel of the first New Generation Electric Ferry for the Government of West Bengal was laid by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd in Kolkata on January 19, 2023.
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January 19, 2023
Fifth Kalvari class submarine Vagir to be commissioned on January 23, 2023Indian Navy is set to commission the fifth Kalvari class submarine Vagir on January 23, 2023, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff will be the Chief Guest for the ceremony.
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January 17, 2023
Keel Laying of Fourth Ship - Diving Support Craft at M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd, KolkataKeel laying for the fourth Diving Support Craft (DSC), DSC A23 (Y-328) project was held on January 17, 2023 at M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata. RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A presided over the function.
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January 16, 2023
21st Edition of India France Bilateral Naval Exercise 'VARUNA' - 2023The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France – Exercise Varuna commenced on the Western Seaboard today, January 16, 2023.
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January 16, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses first batch of Agniveers through video conferencing; Congratulates them on being the pioneers of path-breaking AGNIPATH schemePrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first batch of Agniveers of the three Services, who have commenced their basic training, via video conferencing on January 16, 2023.
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January 14, 2023
7th Armed Forces Veterans' Day celebrated across the country; Defence Minister presides over the main function in DehradunAs a mark of respect to the selfless duty of the ex-servicemen & their sacrifices towards the Nation and solidarity towards Next of Kin of the bravehearts, the seventh Armed Forces Veterans' Day was celebrated across the country on January 14, 2023.
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January 14, 2023
Veterans' Day celebrated all across the nationThe Indian Armed Forces celebrated the 7th Armed Forces Veterans' Day on January 14, 2023. Veterans' Day is celebrated in recognition of the services rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, OBE who retired on this day in 1953.
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January 10, 2023
Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity for three capital acquisition proposals - two of Indian Army & one of Indian Navy - worth 4,276 croreA meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held on January 10, 2023 under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals, amounting to 4,276 crore.
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January 10, 2023
INS Agnibahu Celebrates Glorious 50 Years on January 9, 2023INS Agnibahu, the administrative and logistic base for the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron (22nd MVS), celebrated its Golden Jubilee on January 9, 2023 with a host of events spread over two days including a symposium on “Ensuring Future Readiness in Surface-to-Surface Missile Warfare”
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January 10, 2023
Northrop Grumman Advances Scaled Electronic Attack CapabilityNorthrop Grumman Corporation has successfully demonstrated key components of the company's future Ultra-Lite Electronic Attack (EA) Prototype System.
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January 9, 2023
Defence Minister chairs Ambassadors' Roundtable conference for Aero India 2023; Representatives of over 80 countries attend the reach out event in New DelhiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired, in New Delhi on January 9, 2023, the Ambassadors' Roundtable conference for the forthcoming Aero India 2023.
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January 6, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Indira Point, country's southernmost tip, during his visit to Andaman & Nicobar IslandsOn the final day of his two-day visit to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Indira Point, the southernmost tip of the country, on January 6, 2023.
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January 5, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews operational preparedness of Andaman & Nicobar Command in Port BlairDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational preparedness of Andaman & Nicobar Command and infrastructure development at operational areas...
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January 5, 2023
134th Meeting of Offshore Security Co-ordination Committee (OSCC)The 134th meeting of the Offshore Security Co-ordination Committee (OSCC) was held under the Chairmanship of Director General, Indian Coast Guard, V.S. Pathania at Varanasi on January 4, 2023.
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January 3, 2023
Agnipath is a game changer scheme for the Armed Forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during MoU Exchange Ceremony 'Outreach Programme with MoE & MoSDE' in New DelhiAgnipath is a game changer scheme for the Armed Forces which is going to act as force multiplier in making Indian military as one of the best in the world with youthful, high-tech and ultra-modern outlook.
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December 29, 2022
Successful firing of Extended Range Version of BrahMos Air Launched missile against Ship Target from SU-30MKI aircraftIndian Air Force today successfully fired the Extended Range Version of Brahmos Air Launched missile against a Ship Target from a SU-30MKI aircraft.
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December 27, 2022
Indian Navy Participates in Beypore International Water Fest 2022As part of the Beypore International Water Fest 2022 organised by the State Govt of Kerala, two Naval ships INS Sharda and INS Kalpeni participated in the event. INS Kalpeni, a water jet fast attack craft made port call at Beypore harbour on December 26, 2022.
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December 27, 2022
US Navy Approves Full-Rate Production for Sikorsky CH-53K HelicopterThe US Navy today declared full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K® helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years.
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December 22, 2022
Annual Navy Education Society Conference – 2022The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2022 was conducted at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala on December 19-20, 2022.
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December 21, 2022
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: iDEX-DIO signs 150th contract for defence innovation on Expendable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Target capable of simulating sound & movement of a submarineInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of Department of Defence Production, has reached a milestone with the signing of its 150th contract.
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December 20, 2022
Launch of 'Arnala', First Ship Of ASW SWC (GRSE) Project on December 20, 2022 at L&T, Kattupalli'Arnala', the first of 8 x ASW SWC Project, being built by GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on December 20, 2022 at L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai.
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December 20, 2022
Fifth Scorpene Class Submarine Vagir delivered to Indian NavyMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (“MDL”) continues its saga of ‘self-reliance’ ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ Initiative of the Government of India, with the delivery of the fifth Scorpene Submarine ‘VAGIR’ of Project P-75 on December 20, 2022 to the Indian Navy, subsequently to be commissioned into Indian Navy as INS Vagir.
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December 19, 2022
Ocean Sailing Expedition on Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini for Cape to Rio Race - 23INSV Tarini has set sail for an expedition to Cape Town, South Africa for participating in the 50th edition of Cape to Rio Race 2023.
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December 18, 2022
Indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Mormugao, second warship of P15B class, commissioned by Defence Minister in MumbaiIndian Naval Ship (INS) Mormugao (D67), second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, was commissioned in the august presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 18, 2022.
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December 16, 2022
Curtain Raiser: Commissioning of Yard 12705 (Mormugao)Mormugao, a P15B stealth guided missile destroyer, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 18, 2022.
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December 12, 2022
Visit of Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff to Sri LankaAdmiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval the Staff (CNS), will be visiting Sri Lanka from December 13-16, 2022.
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December 12, 2022
Boeing Awards Contract to Lufthansa Technik to Support New Zealand's P-8A Poseidon FleetBoeing has awarded Lufthansa Technik a contract for sustainment services within its support of the Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF) future fleet of four P-8A aircraft that will leverage commercial capabilities to improve readiness rates.
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December 12, 2022
Swedish Navy honours tradition in keel laying ceremonySwedish Defense materiel organization FMV Director Naval Division Patric Hjorth performed the keel laying ceremony for the series of Stan Tug 1706 ICE vessels at Albwardy Damen.
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December 11, 2022
39th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated PatrolThe 39th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted from December 8-19, 2022.
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December 9, 2022
Participation of Indian Navy in the Maiden International Fleet Review Hosted by BangladeshThe Indian Navy delegation led by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command and three warships of the Indian Navy participated in the maiden International Fleet Review (IFR) hosted by Bangladesh at Cox's Bazar on December 7, 2022.
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December 8, 2022
Indian Navy Ships Kochi, Kavaratti and Sumedha Participating in IFR-22 at BangladeshIndian Navy ships Kochi, Kavaratti and Sumedha arrived in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh to participate in the maiden International Fleet Review (IFR) being conducted by the Bangladesh Navy (BN).
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December 8, 2022
Northrop Grumman's Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range Completes Fourth Successful Missile Live FireNorthrop Grumman Corporation has completed the fourth successful flight test of its AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER).
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December 6, 2022
MQ-9A Leased to India by GA-ASI Complete 10,000 Flight Hours in 2 YearsOn November 22, 2022, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft that is on lease from GA-ASI to India's Navy completed its 10,000th flight hour in support of India national security missions.
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December 5, 2022
New Design of President's Standard and Colour and the Indian Navy CrestThe President of India has approved the introduction of a new design for the President’s Standard and Colour and Indian Navy Crest for the Indian Navy, which were unveiled at Visakhapatnam on Navy Day on December 4, 2022.
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December 4, 2022
Navy Day Celebrations - Operational Demonstration at VizagIndia celebrates December 04 as Navy Day, every year, to acknowledge the role of the Indian Navy and commemorate its achievements in 'Operation Trident' during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
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December 3, 2022
Chief of the Naval Staff remarks at Navy Day 2022 Press ConferenceThe Tiranga being hoisted on six continents by seven Indian Naval ships on August 15 this year was also reflective of the Indian Navy’s ability to deploy far and wide across our areas of interest
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December 2, 2022
Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard being equipped with latest ships & weapons to protect country's maritime borders, says Defence Minister during Consultative Committee for Defence meeting in MumbaiEnsuring national security is Government's top priority: Rajnath Singh
